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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.02, 171.83 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.02, 171.83 and 102.62 is: 154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.02 : 171.83 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.02/171.83 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.02x = 171.83 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.02x = 17,633.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,633.19/114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.65

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